Fender Limited Edition American Vintage II '57 Stratocaster – White Blonde

The Fender Limited Edition American Vintage II '57 Stratocaster is built for players chasing that unmistakable late-'50s Strat feel, look, and tone. This Limited Edition instrument is a faithful recreation of a rock 'n' roll legend, meticulously capturing the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone. With sweeping body contours, a supremely comfortable "V"-shape neck, and high-performance Custom Shop electronics, this guitar delivers a dynamic and professional sound. The stunning White Blonde gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish over an ash body ensures vibrant resonance and enhances its mid-century masterpiece aesthetic, making it a standout in any collection.

Key Features:

• Body Material & Finish: Ash Body with Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish, providing resonant tonal character and a premium Stratocaster shine.
• Neck Material & Profile: 1-Piece 3A Flame Maple Neck in an authentic 1957 “V” Profile for maximum maneuverability and a supremely comfortable playing feel.
• Fingerboard Radius & Frets: 9.5" Radius Maple Fingerboard with Medium Jumbo Frets, offering a smooth ride for both rhythm work and expressive lead playing.
• Pickup Configuration: Custom Shop Single-Coil Pickups (Fat '50s/Fat '60s configuration) delivering the sparkle, chime, and glassy attack of the golden era with a balanced low-end fullness.
• Bridge System: Pure Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block, generating warm guitar waves and allowing expressive pitch effects.
• Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single-Line “Fender Deluxe” Tuners keep your intonation stable while providing a stellar visual display.
• Case: Vintage-Style Tweed Hardshell Case included for secure transport and protection.
• Scale Length: 25.5" for optimal string tension and tonal balance.

A direct descendant of the original, the Fender Limited Edition American Vintage II '57 Stratocaster embodies the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Meticulously built with period-accurate details and the dependable quality of modern manufacturing, this instrument provides the quintessential vintage Fender tone and feel down to the last screw. It is, in its purest form, one of the Fender electrics of legend.

Why buy from Ernie Williamson Music?

Ernie Williamson Music is a full-line music store offering sales, service, rentals and the best lesson programs in the area. We are a "Best of the Ozarks" award winner, ranked in the top 100 music stores in the US, the number one Taylor Guitar dealer in Missouri, and a top 20 Taylor Guitar dealer in the US. We're a locally owned store with friendly, knowledgeable staff—but we make sure our prices compete with the big box stores. Whether you shop online or come by one of our four regional locations, you'll get excellent service, quality gear, and low prices.